Dont want to carry too much or too little. Whats the average cash people carry when travelling around Burkina Faso?
Most travelers budgeting in Burkina Faso keep about $50 a day in mind, especially around Ouagadougou’s Plateau area. That covers standard hotels, eats from roadside vendors like around Avenue Kwame Nkrumah, and taxi commutes. It’s a pretty straightforward budget for getting the most out of the city without going broke.
Burkina Faso isn’t expensive to visit if you plan carefully. Daily costs hover around 20,000-30,000 CFA francs ($35-$50), which covers affordable local food, shared taxis, and entry fees to cultural sites. Staying near the Ouaga 2000 district helps with transport access but expect to budget extra for guided tours.
For a budget-friendly trip in Burkina Faso, expect roughly $45 daily. This amount covers decent lodging near the city center, street food meals, and multiple taxi rides around attractions like the National Museum in Ouagadougou. I stayed at Hotel Indépendance and found local markets to be great for cheap eats.
Travel budgets in Burkina Faso need to be realistic but affordable. Most travelers I talked to planned about 25,000 to 35,000 XOF (around $40-$55) daily to cover food, local transport, and entry fees for sights. Meals at local restaurants near Ouagadougou like Le Faso Bleu usually go for 3,000-5,000 XOF, while taxis within the city cost roughly 1,000-2,000 XOF per ride.